Boost Salesforce Development with SFDX CLI, Git and VS Code

Unlock Rapid Salesforce Development with SFDX CLI, Git & VS Code

This course empowers you to efficiently write, deploy, and manage your Salesforce code directly from Visual Studio Code (VS Code). Learn to streamline your development workflow by mastering essential tools and techniques. In just 70 minutes, you'll gain practical skills to accelerate your Salesforce journey.

What You'll Learn:

• Essential Software Setup: We'll guide you through the installation of all necessary tools, including:

  • VS Code: Your powerful code editor.
  • SFDX CLI: The Salesforce DX Command Line Interface – your primary tool for Salesforce development.
  • Git: The industry-standard version control system.
  • Salesforce Extension Pack: Enhance VS Code for seamless Salesforce development.

• Mastering SFDX CLI: Become proficient with SFDX CLI for efficient Salesforce project management:

  • Project Creation: Quickly set up new Salesforce projects.
  • Org Authorization: Securely connect to your Salesforce organization.
  • Manifest File Management: Create, utilize, and understand the manifest file for component management.
  • Component Retrieval: Efficiently retrieve Salesforce components using the manifest.
  • Component Deployment: Deploy components with ease using the manifest.
  • Deployment Packages: Create deployment packages for organized deployments.
  • File Management: Deploy and retrieve files directly without relying on the manifest.
  • VS Code Org Browser: Navigate and manage your Salesforce org directly within VS Code.
  • Component Creation: Create classes and components directly from VS Code.
  • Test Class Execution: Execute test classes directly from VS Code.
  • Apex Code Coverage: Analyze Apex code coverage within VS Code.

• Git for Salesforce Development: Gain a solid understanding of Git and its application to Salesforce:

  • Git Fundamentals: Learn basic Git operations.
  • Pushing to Git Repositories: Share your code with remote repositories.
  • Branch Management: Clone branches to VS Code for collaborative development.
  • Code Change Tracking: Track and manage code changes effectively.
  • Staging, Committing & Pushing: Master the workflow for committing and pushing changes.
  • Pulling Changes: Retrieve the latest changes from remote repositories.
  • Branch Integration: Pull new branches into VS Code for seamless updates.
  • Branch Creation: Create new branches for feature development.

• SFDX CLI & Git Integration: Discover the power of combining SFDX CLI and Git for a streamlined development process. Understand the combined operations to maximize efficiency.

• VS Code Productivity Hacks: Boost your development speed with these VS Code enhancements:

  • SOQL Query Builder: Easily build and execute SOQL queries.
  • Anonymous Apex Execution: Execute Apex code snippets directly from VS Code.
  • Code Formatting: Maintain consistent code style with automatic formatting.
  • Code Comparison: Quickly compare code versions within VS Code.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

• Salesforce Beginners: New to the Salesforce ecosystem and looking to accelerate your development.
• Learning Professionals: Individuals seeking to enhance their Salesforce development skills.
• Developers: Looking for a more efficient and streamlined Salesforce development workflow.